2020 : Pharaohs & Pyramids - Cairo to Cairo

Discover Egypt, ancient and modern

Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt long buried in desert sands whileexperiencing the welcoming culture of today. See the pyramids fromastride a majestic camel. Wander among 136 soaring pillars in KarnakTemple. Explore Dendera, one of Egypt's best preserved and lessfrequented temples. Feel the Nile breeze on your cheeks as you skim itswaters by traditional felucca. Delight in the fragrances ofAswan's spice market. Join Viking and our expert Egyptologists on a12-day Nile cruisetour into the heart of Egypt.

Day by Day

Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt

Day 2 - Cairo, Egypt

It has been said of Egypt's exhilarating capital, "He who has not seen Cairo has not seen the world."

Day 3 - Cairo, Egypt

Cairo's very age mesmerizes; its monuments have stood here for more than 5,000 years.

Day 4 - Luxor, Egypt

Called the "Hundred-Gated City" by Greek historian Homer, Luxor is set on the east bank of the Nile River.

Day 5 - Luxor, Egypt

Luxor is lined with beautiful colonial hotels and some of the world's most ancient and significant ruins.

Day 6 - Qena, Egypt

Known in ancient Egypt as Caene, Qena's situation on the banks of the Nile River has bolstered its prosperity over millennia.

Day 7 - Esna, Egypt

Ancient Egyptians knew Esna as Latopolis, named for the largest of the perch species that swam in the Nile's sacred waters.

Day 8 - Aswan, Egypt

Aswan is as vital and vibrant today as its ancient past is alluring and mysterious. The name comes from the ancient Egyptian word for trade, and thanks to the city's position linking north and south, it is a rich marketplace of cultures.

Day 9 - Aswan, Egypt

Aswan has long been a terminus town on the Nile, where traders began, ended or paused their long journeys.

Day 10 - Edfu, Egypt

Edfu, a city on the west bank of the Nile, is home to the temple of the falcon-headed god Horus.

Day 11 - Luxor, Egypt

A timeless city on the Nile, Luxor is one of the world's great open air museums.

Day 12 - Cairo, Egypt

This mesmerizing city, the Nile its life-giving artery, was made prosperous over millennia as a stopover for Sahara caravans on trade routes to Byzantium.

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